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de Tocqueville Society

de Tocqueville Society is a distinguished circle of philanthropic leaders who contribute $10,000 or more annually to drive meaningful, measurable change across the St. Louis region. These civic-minded investors are the cornerstone of the United Way of Greater St. Louis mission—to help people live their best possible lives.

Distinction

Since its inception in 1987, the de Tocqueville Society has embodied bold vision and transformational giving. Its members provide the leadership and resources to address our region’s most pressing challenges through vital funding and support of more than 150 local nonprofits across Missouri and Illinois, helping over 1 million individuals annually.

Society Benefits

All Leadership Giving Society benefits plus enhanced opportunities for recognition, engagement, and philanthropic leadership.

Exclusive access to de Tocqueville signature events and private fireside chats
Inclusion in the Recognition Book
No administrative fees for United Way Donor Advised Fund Holders

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For a printable overview of the de Tocqueville Society, please download our flyer.

Giving Levels

$10,000 – $14,999 Member Circle
$15,000 – $24,999 Silver Circle
$25,000 – $49,999 Maritz Circle
$50,000 – $74,999 Chapman Circle
$75,000 – $99,999 Diamond Circle
$100,000 – $249,999 de Tocqueville Circle
$250,000 – $499,999 Platinum Circle
$500,000 – $999,999 Half-Million Roundtable
$1,000,000+ Million Dollar Roundtable

Pathway Programs

Are you seeking to take the next step in your charitable giving journey? United Way offers two Pathway Programs intended to help you incrementally increase your giving level over a few years while immediately unlocking benefits to the Leadership Giving and the de Tocqueville Society.

Regional Business Council (RBC) Pathway Program
A three-year program intended to help professionals move up to a Leadership Giving level.

de Tocqueville Accelerator Program
Available to current and new donors interested in becoming de Tocqueville Society members.

Ready to get started? Reach out to our team at [email protected] or (314) 539-4224.

Current de Tocqueville Society Chairs

Ken Cella, Edward Jones
Tim Figge, Hussman Corporation

Past de Tocqueville Society Chairs

2024-2025:
Tim Figge

2023:
Jacqueline Applegate
Stacey L. Slater

2022:
Jacqueline Applegate
Crystal Ross-Smith
Patrick E. Smith, Jr.
Stacey L. Slater

2021:
Tim and Debra Niemann
Patrick Smith and Crystal Ross-Smith

2019-2020: Jim and Merry Mosbacher

2018: John Beuerlein

2017: Dr. Tim Eberlein

2016: Don Ross

2014 – 2015: John Stupp, Jr.

2013: Walt and Nancy Galvin

2012: Doug and Lynn Yaeger

2011: Rich McClure and Sharon Buchanan-McClure

2010: David and Lelia Farr

2009: Arnold and Hazel Donald

2008: Ward and Carol Klein

2007: Patrick Stokes

2006: Stacey and Jim Weddle

2005: Mrs. Stephen F. Brauer

2004: Shaun R. and Kelly Hayes

2003: Jack and Debbie Thomas

2002: John E. and Barbara S. Jacob

2001: Mrs. Stephen F. Brauer

1999 – 2000: Jerry and Peggy Ritter

1998: Andrew B. Craig III and Virginia C. Craig

1997: Sam and Marilyn Fox

1995 – 1996: Mrs. Stephen F. Brauer

1994: Carol and George H. Walker III

1993: Jean and Wells Hobler

1992: Sam Fox

1991: Andrew N. Baur and Ted C. Wetterau

1990: Clarence C. Barksdale, Mrs. Stephen F. Brauer, Benjamin F. Edwards III, Sam Fox

1989: August A. Busch III, Richard J. Mahoney, William E. Maritz

1988: David C. Farrell, Charles F. Knight, Lee M. Liberman and Sanford N. McDonnell

1987: Lee M. Liberman